Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross GTRexclude The fittings are each held

The fittings are each held securely in place with two (original) screws connecting to the main body of the scabbard

All three WWI medals are officially impressed

consisting of a highly detailed eight-armed cross with multirayed faceted arms

an article about Senior Lieutenant Erich Hartmann

Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross GTRexclude The fittings are each held(Hanseatenkreuz Lbeck). Constructed of silvered copper with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms, bearing a central gilded enameled medallion overlaid by a Lbeck coat of arms, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 (FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914), unmarked, measuring 40. 22 mm (w) x 44. 02 mm (h), weighing 18. 9 grams,